Speak Your Mind Team - Blogger

2-3 hours per week (ongoing)

Please apply via the Google Form that is linked at the bottom of this posting. WE WILL REJECT APPLICATIONS SENT DIRECTLY THROUGH VOLUNTEER CONNECTOR. 

Please note that Free Your Mind Initiative is a for youth, by youth organization. Our age range is 12-25 years old.

Recommended Skills:
- Proficiency in critical and/ or creative writing.
- Familiarity with or a willingness to learn research methods and popular citation styles.
- Clear and proactive communication.
- Proficient time management.
- Ability to discuss sensitive topics in a respectful and professional manner. 

Responsibilities:
- Write at least 1 work (around 500 words) per month, on topics related to youth mental health. This may take the form of opinion pieces, research articles, and/or creative works. 
- Remain in close contact with the Directors of Speak Your Mind; respond to all messages within 48 hours and attend the biweekly team meeting. 
- Proactively communicate any questions, concerns, or accommodation requests to the appropriate Free Your Mind personnel.
- Complete orientation sessions, basic mental health literacy training, and periodic workshops relevant to your role.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis or until positions are filled. 

APPLY HERE: https://forms.gle/iehvw7cLJfsk2bJm8

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Why should you volunteer for this opportunity?

- All blogs are published on our website and promoted via our social media accounts. 
- Select blogs are brought to life (with permission from the blogger) by our Video Creation team and published on our YouTube channel. 
- All volunteers are provided with verification of hours, and a letter of reference upon request from the relevant Director.

Activities involved

Evaluation Social Media Writing

Remote or online
Flexible in schedule
Good for youth